Abstract--Woman
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry Sayen and Miss Ann Sayen on behalf of Helene Zaun Newman
Accession Number
1967.63.136
Tags
Art Historical Context
Carl Newman's *Abstract--Woman* is a captivating drawing from the American Art Museum's collection, showcasing the artist's exploration of the female form through geometric abstraction. Rendered in an unknown medium typical of modernist sketches, the work distills a woman's figure into bold, angular shapes and lines, blending human anatomy with pure geometry. This approach reflects early 20th-century trends American art, where artists like Newman moved beyond realism to evoke essence and emotion through simplified forms. The piece's significance lies in its innovative fusion of figuration and...